Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor, Florida Space Institute

The Opportunity

The Florida Space Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor positions to carry out research in the fields of space, heliophysics, planetary, atmospheric sciences, as well as astronomy and astrophysics. The successful candidates will be expected to carry a dynamic, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program that addresses scientific questions of significance in their field; collaborate with other researchers and faculty at FSI and UCF; and provide high quality student and postdoctoral supervision and mentorship. We are seeking candidates whose experience in research, mentoring, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

FSI is a multi-disciplinary center for space-related activities aimed at facilitating and conducting leading-edge research in astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary, space and atmospheric sciences, and committed to supporting space education programs. We are looking to expand our group of researchers on our way to becoming a premier institution in space sciences and education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, planetary sciences, or a related field is required.

• Consistent record of competitively funded space research and/or experimentation grants and contracts.

• Demonstrated research leadership ability and interpersonal skills.

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  Years of experience in a similar position:

  
  
  
  

  • Assistant professor: Two (2) years.

  • Associate professor: Four (4) years.

  • Professor: Six (6) years.

  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience performing research tasks:

  
  
  
  

  • Assistant professor: Four (4) years.

  • Associate professor: Six (6) years.

  • Professor: Eight (8) years.

  
  
  
  

• Solid track record of publications.

• Award management experience.

• Proficiency in English.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, . In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a research statement, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to:

Rebeca Barrios, HR Coordinator III

University of Central Florida

Contact number: +1 407-823-0942

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

These positions are funded by contracts and grants and are contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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